Ohio
Site Plans & Permit Drawings in Ohio
Permit-ready site plans and drawings for properties in all 88 counties of Ohio, drafted from your address to your local permit office’s rules. No site visit.
- 88 counties served
- No site visit
- Local rules checked
- Licensed PE partner
Quick answer
Do You Need a Site Plan for a Permit in Ohio?
Yes, most building permits in Ohio need a site plan: a scaled drawing of the lot, existing buildings and the new work, with distances to the property lines. In Ohio, cities issue building permits inside their limits and the county issues them in unincorporated areas. Your address decides which office reviews your plans. We check that office’s requirements before quoting.
- Permits issued by
- City building departments; the county in unincorporated areas
- Building code
- Residential Code of Ohio (1–3 family homes), statewide
- Counties
- 88 in Ohio, all served
- Largest
- Franklin County (1.3M), Cuyahoga County (1.2M), Hamilton County (827K), Summit County (536K), Montgomery County (534K)
- Site visit
- None. We draft from parcel records, aerial imagery and your documents
Counties we serve
All 88 Ohio Counties
We prepare drawings for properties in every county in Ohio, and check the rules of the city or county that issues your permit.
A
- Adams County
- Allen County
- Ashland County
- Ashtabula County
- Athens County
- Auglaize County
B
- Belmont County
- Brown County
- Butler County
C
- Carroll County
- Champaign County
- Clark County
- Clermont County
- Clinton County
- Columbiana County
- Coshocton County
- Crawford County
- Cuyahoga County
D
- Darke County
- Defiance County
- Delaware County
E
- Erie County
F
- Fairfield County
- Fayette County
- Franklin County
- Fulton County
G
- Gallia County
- Geauga County
- Greene County
- Guernsey County
H
- Hamilton County
- Hancock County
- Hardin County
- Harrison County
- Henry County
- Highland County
- Hocking County
- Holmes County
- Huron County
J
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
K
- Knox County
L
- Lake County
- Lawrence County
- Licking County
- Logan County
- Lorain County
- Lucas County
M
- Madison County
- Mahoning County
- Marion County
- Medina County
- Meigs County
- Mercer County
- Miami County
- Monroe County
- Montgomery County
- Morgan County
- Morrow County
- Muskingum County
N
- Noble County
O
- Ottawa County
P
- Paulding County
- Perry County
- Pickaway County
- Pike County
- Portage County
- Preble County
- Putnam County
R
- Richland County
- Ross County
S
- Sandusky County
- Scioto County
- Seneca County
- Shelby County
- Stark County
- Summit County
T
- Trumbull County
- Tuscarawas County
U
- Union County
V
- Van Wert County
- Vinton County
W
- Warren County
- Washington County
- Wayne County
- Williams County
- Wood County
- Wyandot County
No match. We serve every county in Ohio; check the spelling, or send us your address
Counties and population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 county population estimates.
Local conditions
What to Know About Permits in Ohio
What changes the drawings in Ohio. Exact numbers like setbacks and frost depth are set locally; we look them up for your address.
- Who reviews your permitIn Ohio, cities issue building permits inside their limits and the county issues them in unincorporated areas. Your address decides which office reviews your plans.
- Flood zonesCheck your parcel on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center. In a mapped flood zone, permit offices in Ohio usually want the zone shown on the site plan, and some work needs an elevation certificate. FEMA flood map
- Deep frost linesCold winters push frost deep into the ground in Ohio, so deck, porch and garage footings must reach below the frost depth your county sets.
Services
Drawings We Prepare in Ohio
Every service, for any property in the state. Ordered together, the sheets are drawn to match.
- Site PlansLot lines, setbacks and new work
- Floor PlansExisting and proposed layouts
- Elevation DrawingsHeights, roof pitch, materials
- 3D RenderingsRealistic views for HOAs and buyers
- Subdivision PlansLot split layouts
- Engineer-Stamped PlansSealed where our PE partner is licensed
- Full Permit SetsEvery sheet, drawn to agree
- Permit CorrectionsRevisions after reviewer comments
Deck & PorchUsually, for attached decks or decks more than 30 inches above the ground.
FenceOften, especially for fences over 6 feet, front-yard fences or corner lots.
Pool & SpaYes, almost everywhere, for in-ground pools and most above-ground pools and spas.
Shed & OutbuildingOften for sheds over about 120 to 200 square feet, or with power.
ADUYes. An ADU is a dwelling, so it needs a full building permit.
Home AdditionYes, any addition that adds floor area needs a building permit.
Nearby states
Ohio FAQ
Permits in Ohio
Short answers to what people ask before ordering. Ask anything else in your quote request.
Get Price QuoteDo you serve every county in Ohio?
Yes. We prepare drawings for properties in all 88 counties of Ohio, from Franklin County to Vinton County.
Who issues building permits in Ohio?
In Ohio, cities issue building permits inside their limits and the county issues them in unincorporated areas. Your address decides which office reviews your plans.
Does Ohio have a statewide building code?
Yes: the Residential Code of Ohio (1–3 family homes). Cities and counties enforce it and may add local rules.
Do you need to visit my property in Ohio?
No. We work from your address, county parcel records, aerial imagery and any survey, plans or photos you send.
Can you provide engineer-stamped plans in Ohio?
Our licensed Professional Engineer partner seals eligible plans in the states where they’re licensed. We confirm coverage for your project before you pay.